Are you a passionate researcher looking to pursue a PhD in Civil or Transportation Engineering? The National University of Singapore (NUS) is offering exciting PhD research opportunities in Pavement and Transportation Engineering through the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Design and Engineering.
🔍 Program Overview
A/Prof Raymond Ong’s research group is inviting highly motivated students to apply for fully funded PhD scholarships for the January 2026 intake. These positions are focused on cutting-edge research that addresses real-world challenges in infrastructure and sustainability.
📚 Research Focus Areas for PhD Scholarships in Civil Engineering at NUS
- Sustainable Pavement Materials for Circular Economy
- Focus: Asphalt/concrete materials, recycled waste, environmental impact.
- Preferred Background: Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Material Science.
- Unbound Material Modelling for Pavement Geotechnics
- Focus: Pavement geotechnics applications.
- Preferred Background: Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering.
- Integrated Land Use and Transport Modelling
- Focus: Home and firm location choice models.
- Preferred Background: Transportation Modelling, Urban Modelling, Statistical Modelling.
- Intelligent Transport Infrastructure & Traffic Systems
- Focus: Real-time sensing systems and transport infrastructure.
- Preferred Background: Transportation Engineering, Programming (with hands-on coding experience).
🎓 Fully Funded PhD Scholarships in Civil Engineering at NUS – Research Areas & Eligibility
- A strong academic background in the relevant field.
- Proficiency in English (TOEFL/IELTS scores required).
- Passion for research and commitment to completing a PhD program.
📅 Application Deadline:
1 July 2025
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
📩 How to Apply
- Interested candidates must first email A/Prof Raymond Ong at: [email protected]
- Then follow the official application procedure here:
👉 NUS Graduate Programmes by Research
👨🏫 Contact Information
Associate Professor Ong Ghim Ping Raymond
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
National University of Singapore (NUS)
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Official Profile
🔗 Why Choose NUS for Your PhD?
- Ranked among the top global universities.
- Access to world-class research facilities.
- Collaborate with leading researchers and industry partners.
- Located in Singapore – a hub for innovation, sustainability, and smart cities.
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